CAOCMI – San Roque

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A group from Manila Bethel Temple dreamed of planting a church in San Roque, Naic, Cavite. In order to do this, Bro. Fontino Bayan earnestly requested Rev. Irving de Mesa and his team to hold an evangelistic crusade and house-to-house evangelism in the vicinity. So together with Pastor Andres Ilagan, Sis. Myrna Samaco, and Sis. Virgie Robosa, the crusade was conducted on May 7, 1959.

For three consecutive weeks, people encountered the powerful presence of God so much that they experienced healing and deliverance. They became hungry for the Word of God; so much that they brought with them their own chairs as they flocked to a makeshift tent. Hundreds were saved as they accepted the Lord in repentance and faith.

A place of gathering was built, from a temporary bamboo shelter to a concrete building. The members were indeed stronger together as each family gave their pledge to the building fund, which was doubled by the donation from Pastor Aniceto Santa Ana. Under the affiliation of the Assemblies of God Philippines, this church would be known as Christ is the Answer Bethel Temple, pastored by Rev. de Mesa.

Year 1961, Pastor de Mesa was called by God to leave the post in Naic to assume church work in Cavite City. From then, the congregation experienced instability and leadership struggles to the point of collapse. God used lay leaders to help in administering the church, especially when there was no shepherd to look after the welfare of the flock.

During the ministry of Pastor Rey Desenganio, faithful leaders were mobilized to activate the youth ministry. Pastor Gary Romarate led an evangelistic crusade all across Naic which resulted in a great harvest of souls. San Roque became saturated with the gospel which dramatically increased the church population. It is during this time that the church was renamed to Alpha Omega Full Gospel Christian Assembly, retaining its affiliation with the Assemblies of God Philippines.

Year 1986, Pastor Alberto Saavedra was called to lead the congregation. The church began gaining its stance amid the shaky condition when reforms were made, various ministries were organized, and leaders stepped up to their call.

Year 1997, the church was renamed to Church of Alpha Omega Christian Ministries Inc. several churches were planted through the efforts of various workers and pastors.

On September 11, 2010, the church has given the honor to Rev. Alberto Savedra for his 25 years of service to the Lord through the ministry of CAOCMI.

Year 2012 came, Pastor Joel Rulloda was appointed as the assistant pastor with the support of his wife, Pastora Marina. Year 2015, Rev. Saavedra gave his full blanket authority to lead the organization to Rev. Marina Rulloda. They helped Rev. Saavedra in leading the growing population of the church. Due to the physical condition of Rev. Saavedra, the church decided to give the post to Pastor Joel and officially became the senior pastor of CAOCMI San Roque in the year 2019 up to the present.

In 2020, Rev. Saavedra was ordained as Bishop of the said organization. He raised some new younger Pastors who stood up for the calling to work in His vineyard.

The churches faced a lot of struggles in few years ministerially, physically, emotionally. There have been learnings and pains from decisions made but indeed, God’s faithfulness never fails.

In the year 2022, Rev. Marina Rulloda was officially elected as chairperson of the whole organization. After a year, she was re-elected to hold the position until 2025. Presently, there are 10 churches and three pioneering churches all over Cavite, Catanduanes and Batangas.